Gibraltar Falls (400m), Namadgi National Park, Australian Capital Territory

Gibraltar Falls is a 400m, grade 2 hike located in the Namadgi National Park, Australian Capital Territory. The hike should take around 20 mins to complete.

Length: 400m

Duration: 20 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: Namadgi NP Car Park

End: Namadgi NP Car Park

Location: Namadgi National Park

Closest town: Tharwa

Australian Capital Territory

From state capital: 41km

Longitude: 149.066054

Latitude: -35.530904

Hike summary

A short walk down to the falls. Slippery after rain. Stay behind barriers.

Gibraltar Falls is upstream from Woods Reserve, a few minutes drive south off Corin Road. Discover this secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest.

Make use of the picnic shelter, gas BBQ, amenities block at the Gibraltar Falls car park. Take the short gravel track to a lookout over the Gibraltar Falls and Gibraltar Creek.

Woods reserve has picnic tables, barbecues and a camping area.

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A short walk down to the falls. Slippery after rain. Stay behind barriers.

Gibraltar Falls is upstream from Woods Reserve, a few minutes drive south off Corin Road. Discover this secluded spot at the edge of Gibraltar Creek Pine Forest.

Make use of the picnic shelter, gas BBQ, amenities block at the Gibraltar Falls car park. Take the short gravel track to a lookout over the Gibraltar Falls and Gibraltar Creek.

Woods reserve has picnic tables, barbecues and a camping area.

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About the region

Namadgi National Park

With remote wilderness experiences, a wide range of natural environments, an abundance of native wildlife, and Aboriginal and European cultural sites, there are many reasons to visit Namadgi National Park. Namadgi covers 106,095 hectares, with 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks. Visit the Namadgi Visitor Centre to get expert advice and see displays and audiovisuals. The Visitor's Centre is open 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 4.30 pm on weekends and public holidays. It is closed Christmas Day.

Walking is a great way to explore Namadgi National Park, with 160 kilometres of walking trails to explore the park.

The following table outlines some of the popular walks within the park. Click on the name of the trail to load a trail guide.

Notes on the park's 160 kilometres of marked walking tracks can be found in the Namadgi Map and Guide, available at the Namadgi Visitor Centre shop and the Canberra Regional Visitor Centre for $4.50.

For more information, a location map and facilities please visit the ACT Government Information Portal.

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